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How RCS can solve the trust and customer experience tension

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RCS offers Australian businesses a secure, interactive way to boost customer engagement and trust, tackling data privacy concerns amid rising scams.
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European consumers weigh AI, privacy & personalisation for BFCM

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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European consumers show cautious optimism towards AI easing Black Friday shopping, with 44% positive but 40% concerned over data privacy and personalisation.
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Twilio launches global RCS messaging to boost trust & engagement

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Twilio has launched global RCS messaging, enabling businesses to send branded, interactive messages, boosting engagement and trust across 20 countries.
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Proximus Global named Visionary in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Proximus Global has been named a Visionary in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for CPaaS, highlighting its unified approach and global telecom strengths.
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Fresha sees higher engagement after switching to RCS messaging

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Fresha has boosted customer engagement with a 41.3% read rate and 7.1% more reviews after switching from SMS to secure RCS messaging powered by Twilio and Google.
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Sinch launches Model Context Protocol to drive AI messaging

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Sinch launches Model Context Protocol to enable AI agents to handle compliant real-time messaging, voice, email, and verification across channels globally.
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RCS messaging surges in UK as iOS support & AI drive growth

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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RCS messaging in the UK has surged 65% in 2024, boosted by Apple iOS support and AI, as brands enhance customer engagement with richer, interactive chat tools.
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Sinch appoints Angus Mansfield to lead APAC channel sales growth

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Sinch has named Angus Mansfield as Vice President of Channel Sales for APAC, aiming to expand partnerships and boost growth in the region’s booming customer communications market.
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NEXT & Infobip boost security & RCS messaging for shoppers

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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NEXT partners with Infobip to boost shopper security, blocking 175,000 fake messages monthly and enhancing customer engagement with advanced RCS messaging.
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AI boosts personalisation but consumer trust remains elusive

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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AI personalisation boosts customer spend by 75%, yet only 15% of consumers fully trust brands with their personal data, says Twilio report.
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Sinch named top vendor for RCS messaging in global ROCCO report

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Sinch is named a Tier 1 vendor in ROCCO’s 2024 RCS Messaging Market Impact Report, praised by operators in 64 countries for technical strength and reliability.
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Twilio teams with Microsoft to drive enterprise conversational AI

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Twilio partners with Microsoft in a multi-year deal to boost enterprise conversational AI, enhancing customer engagement through advanced AI and Azure integration.
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Infobip, Haas F1 partner to boost fan engagement with AI tech

Sat, 10th May 2025
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Infobip partners with MoneyGram Haas F1 Team to boost fan engagement via AI-powered messaging channels like WhatsApp and RCS at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix.
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8x8 unveils new AI tools, RCS messaging & digital wallet pay

Mon, 5th May 2025
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8x8 enhances its Customer Experience platform with AI tools, RCS messaging, and digital wallet payments for improved, personalised user interactions.
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Sinch named leader in Omdia CPaaS report for innovation & AI

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Sinch is named a Leader in Omdia's CPaaS 2025 report, scoring highly in innovation and go-to-market strategy with strong global customer engagement.
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Twilio finds RCS adoption rising among mobile industry pros

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Research from Twilio reveals that nearly half of mobile professionals have adopted Rich Communication Services, with 60% citing its positive impact on customer communications.
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Sinch & Verizon to enhance business messaging in the US

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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Sinch has strengthened its alliance with Verizon to boost Rich Communication Services adoption for business messaging across the US, enhancing customer engagement.
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Sinch unveils new service to boost global RCS adoption

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Sinch has launched its RCS Business Enablement service, aimed at helping mobile operators manage and secure Rich Communication Services for Business globally.
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Sinch achieves milestone with 1 billion RCS messages sent

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Sinch has surpassed 1 billion Rich Communication Services messages delivered globally in 2024, heralding a new era in business messaging.
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Kudosity launches RCS beta testing in the Asia Pacific

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Kudosity has launched beta testing for Rich Communication Services in the Asia Pacific, inviting businesses to enhance customer engagement through innovative messaging.